Category Archives: Press Release

So the Godzillaverse exploded while I was at work today. Pacific Rim 2 may be on indefinite hold but as a consolation prize we get rumors of a Gamera movie and then, Legendary said they and Universal will produce a Godzilla/King Kong movie for 2020. Oh yeah.

Star of Stargate SG:1 and voice of Magneto on X-Men: Evolution is coming to Portland’s own comic convention

Portland, OR – Actor, writer, voice actor, and football player, Christopher Judge, will be a guest for the upcoming Rose City Comic Con taking place on September 21st and 22nd, 2013 at the Oregon Convention Center.

Christopher is best known for his role as the alien Teal’cl on Stargate: SG1 where he appeared in more episodes than any other character. He also played the voice of Magneto on the animated series, X-Men: Evolution. Chris was also an Oregon Duck from 1982-1985 where he lead in kickoff returns and interceptions, as well as being a three time All American.

Christopher began his acting career in 1990 with roles in Neon Ryder and MacGuyver, but since then has appeared in Bird on a Wire, House Party 2, 21 Jump Street, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, He Man and the Masters of the Universe, Andromeda, The Mentalist, and most recently in The Dark Knight Rises.

Sponsoring RCCC this year is one of the largest comic retailers, Things From Another World, a leading comic book publisher, ONI Press, the premier source for nerdy socks, Sock Dreams, Portland’s long standing gaming store, Rainy Day Games, Dark Horse Comics, Oregon’s premiere Tattoo studio, Infinity Tattoo and Oregon City’s epic, Stryker’s Main Street Arcade.

RCCC 2013 will feature even more of a variety of film/television stars, voice actors, comic guests, vendors, merchandise, gaming, contests, artists, speakers and pop culture than its previous groundbreaking year!
With an anticipated attendance of over 15,000 in 2013, Rose City Comic Con has established itself as one of the most exciting new conventions on the scene. Founded by Portland-area entrepreneur Ron Brister in 2012, RCCC is one of the fastest growing conventions with the focus of fan and family-friendly fun.

Look for regular press releases containing all of the latest news leading up to the show in September 2013. For more information, please visit RCCC’s website at www.rosecitycomiccon.com

Veteran comic book colorist, Beth Sotelo, renowned for her work on such titles as Michael Turner’s Fathom, Soulfire and Shrugged for Aspen Comics over a ten year span, has developed and introduced her own new original series entitled “Grump”, launching recently on Kickstarter.com with a debut 40-page fully illustrated graphic novel first -offering. A longtime passion project for Sotelo for many years, the creator describes “Grump”:

“Most neighborhoods have that one crazy house. Its wood is rotting and weeds are flourishing. No matter what time of day it is, it remains in the shadows. Maybe you aren’t afraid of that house, but you definitely won’t be trick-or-treating there–just to be safe.

That’s where Grump lives.

Grump doesn’t realize he is all alone, yet he knows that something isn’t right. Eventually, it takes a series of unusual circumstances for Grump to finally meet some neighborhood kids outside his comfort zone—and soon his world is completely shaken!

Like it or not, Grump. You’re going outside!”

“Grump” is created, written and fully illustrated by Beth Sotelo and the Kickstarter for the debut graphic novel is currently live now to pledge support. Incentive packages include PDF copies of the graphic novel, iron-on patches of the “Grump” characters, original hand-drawn “Grump” trading cards as well as “Grump” mini-prints by comic creators Joe Benitez, Keu Cha, Peter Steigerwald, Kizer Stone and Sotelo. The “Grump” graphic novel can be found at the following link:

Titan Comics reveals new wave of titles by a host of stellar writers and artists at San Diego Comic Con 2013!

Adler Promo

Titan Comics, the new venture from publishing giant, Titan, is pleased to announce a brand-new wave of creator-owned titles set for 2014! The new titles span a mix of established comics and novelist talent, as well as up-and-coming creators and artists from whom you’ll soon be hearing much more – such as Victor Gischler, Tazio Bettin, Pat Mills, Carl Potts, Larry Stroman, Lavie Tidhar, Paul McCaffrey and Des Taylor!

“We’re thrilled to add some astonishing new titles to our range of original comics and graphic novels,” says Steve White, Senior Editor at Titan Comics. “Many are wonderful new creator-owned concepts that blew us away. We couldn’t resist!“

No that’s not the official title for the latest teaser released about Pacific Rim but it could be. We are barbarians and honestly, if we were ever attacked by a hostile alien force of any extraplanetary origin, be it space or dimension, I can totally see a portion of our population going for something like this:

It’s hysterically well done and I love Ron Perlman. He was fantastic in Hellboy and Beauty and the Beast the television series way back when. This is just genius but also a pointed reminder of just how awful we humans can be.

Any invading alien force would face not only unceasing resistance but at some point we will figure out how to commercialize them and then they are in real trouble. Just ask the Western Black Rhino which was officially declared extinct. Hunted to extinction for its horn and a few other bits and pieces for some of the conditions mentioned in this spoof advert for Pacific Rim.

I love the idea and it indicates that Pacific Rim is true science fiction, because science fiction is about more than just exciting weapons, technology, aliens, monsters or far away and exotic lands. Science Fiction always tells us something about ourselves. At least the best science fiction does and this gives me high hopes for Pacific Rim. Because to be honest, Kaiju and giant mechs was more than enough to get me into a theatre to see it. To find that it is true to the best science fiction has to offer just makes me even more anxious to see it. I have very high hopes for it. K.

I don’t know about you but I can hardly wait for July 13 and Pacific Rim. What’s better is that Guillermo del Toro loves Kaiju too and a movie is always better if the director loves the subject matter. Check out this Kaiju featurette for more, more, more Kaiju.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSH506JWC0M#at=55

Yes two posts today but this news is too good to wait on. Besides, tomorrow I want to post about my garden. K.

I love to go to comic cons. I think it’s fun to see people dress up in their favorite cosplay. I love meeting authors, artists and creators. I love playing games in the gaming rooms. There is so much to enjoy and generally speaking, the other attendees are just as polite and friendly as you could ask for. I will not be able to make the SDCC this year, alas. If I could though I’d make time to swing by Titan comics tables for a signing or two at the very least. Titan Comics is launching on July 13 and will be at the San Diego Comic Con, only the biggest and coolest comic con in the country, with new titles, singings and panel discussions.

There is something special about getting a comic or illustration signed by the artist. Having a chance to say, “hello,” or let someone know you appreciate their talent is not just kind but rewarding and I have never met an artist who didn’t appreciate their fans. If you get the chance to swing by don’t miss it. They have some great comics in the works.

I’ve been personally enjoying their homage to golden-age science fiction in their B-Movie comedy It Came!. It’s beautifully realized, whimsical and adroitly written.

They’ve kindly sent around a schedule of their events at the SDCC along with some sneak peaks and how attendees can get some exciting swag. Check it out:

Titan Comics Logo

Titan Comics, the new venture from publishing giant, Titan, offering the best original creator-owned comics, alongside new and classic graphic novels launches in July 2013 – with new titles released throughout the rest of the year and beyond!

The next wave, beginning in October begins with game-changing post-superheroic statement Death Sentence, by writer Monty Nero and artist Mike Dowling (2000AD, Rex Royd) and classic fantasy epic Marada The She-Wolf by Chris Claremont (The Uncanny X-Men, Fantastic Four) and John Bolton (Man-Bat, Shame: Pursuit, Books of Magic).

Titan Comics kicks everything off at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, showcasing brand-new comics and collections available for the first time exclusively at the show (only at Titan booth #5537) and special events programming.

The new line will be marketed at SDCC with a special 32-page preview, which will be distributed at the Titan booth #5537, within all panels and on signing tables.

Comics legend Jack Katz headlines the panel Titan Comics – Launching at SDCC and Beyond! Katz will be discussing The First Kingdom – a series of epic post-apocalyptic fantasy graphic novels that has been 25 years in the making!

The First Kingdom Vol. 1

The panel will give attendees a behind-the-scenes look at new titles, coupled to exclusive announcements about brand-new originated titles by new and world-renowned talent!

All attendees to the panel will receive a special limited edition double-sided poster: an IT CAME! 1950s themed cinema style poster, signed by creator Dan Boultwood, and a fantastic Numbercruncher image by artist P.J. Holden.

A number of new collections will be available for the first time at SDCC, with creator signings to support: Jack Katz will be signing copies of The First Kingdom Vol.1: The Birth of Tundran on Friday at 3:00PM; John Higgins will be signing copies of Razorjack on Friday at 4:00PM; Dave Elliott, Dave Dorman, Alex Horley and Andy Kuhn will be signing copies of Monster Massacre, Sharky and A1 on Friday at 1:30PM; Roman Dirge will be signing copies of Lenore: Purple Nurples on Thursday at 4:30PM.

Other collections available for the first time at SDCC include the Eagle-Award-Winning Barbarian comedy series Thrud the Barbarian, by Carl Critchlow, and Devil May Cry™: The Chronicles of Vergil.

With the hotly anticipated first issue of Numbercruncher by Si Spurrier (X-Men: Legacy, Crossed: Wish You Were Here) and artist P.J. Holden (2000AD) hitting stores on July 17, Titan Comics is offering SDCC attendees a FREE exclusive art card signed by Si Spurrier with every copy of Numbercruncher #1 – only available at Titan booth #5537.

Panel: Roman Dirge REBUILT
Thursday July 18, 3:00PM – 4:00PM, Room: 28DE
Earlier this year, Lenore creator Roman Dirge was almost killed in a Sunset Boulevard hit-and-run that left him lying in hospital with a shattered leg. After months of painful physical therapy, Roman is back – better, stronger… but not necessarily faster… – and is here to discuss his long road to recovery, his return to the drawing board with Lenore issue #8 and his fourth Titan Lenore collection: Purples Nurples (which will be debuting at the show).

Panel: Titan Comics – Launching at SDCC and Beyond!
Friday July 19, 12:00PM – 1:00PM, Room: 32AB
Titan Comics, the new venture from publishing giant, Titan, offering the best original creator-owned comics, alongside new and classic graphic novels, launches this year at SDCC! With all the buzz that’s been generated by first-wave titles like Numbercruncher by Si Spurrier (X-Men Legacy) and The First Kingdom by comics legend Jack Katz, 2013 looks set to be the year of Titan Comics!

All attendees to the panel will receive a special limited edition double-sided poster: an IT CAME! 1950s themed cinema style poster, signed by creator Dan Boultwood, and a fantastic Numbercruncher image by artist P.J. Holden. (This limited edition poster is only available to panel attendees).

Attendees to the signing will receive a FREE limited edition signed art print by Mark A. Nelson with every copy of Monster Massacre purchased. (Limited to 50 – first come, first served)

Signing: The First Kingdom – Jack Katz
Friday July 19, 3:00PM – 5:00PM, Autograph Alley AA07
The First Kingdom Vol.1: The Birth of Tundran – available for the first time at SDCC! Creator Jack Katz will be signing copies of The First Kingdom Vol.1: The Birth of Tundran on Friday at 3:00PM – 5:00PM in Autograph Alley AA07.
Attendees to the signing will receive a FREE limited edition signed art card by Jack Katz with every copy of First Kingdom purchased. (Limited to 100 – first come, first served)

Signing: Razorjack – John Higgins
Friday July 19, 4:00PM-5:00PM, Autograph Alley AA03
Razorjack – available for the first time at SDCC!
Creator John Higgins will be signing copies of Razorjack on Friday at 4:00PM – 5:00PM in Autograph Alley AA03.
Attendees to the signing will receive a FREE limited edition Razorjack patch designed by Sally Hurst & John Higgins with every copy of Razorjack purchased. Plus, get your photo taken with Razorjack herself!